Family Becoming Nights

Family Becoming NightsSlow Down. Connect Deeply. Grow Together.Recommended Ages: K-12th Grade FamiliesThis program is designed for parents and students to engage in together, fostering family connection through shared learning and reflection.Program Schedule: This program series will meet on the second Thursday of every month: Sept. 11th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, Dec. 13th.Family Becoming Nights are monthly connection-based experiences designed to help families step away from the rush of daily routines and intentionally invest in their relationships. Each evening offers a relaxed, joy-filled environment where families of all kinds can grow together through shared learning, creative activities, and heartfelt conversation.Centered around themes rooted in social-emotional growth, each session invites families to explore meaningful topics such as...Gratitude in the EverydayThe Power of ListeningTools for Tough MomentsRoots & Wings: Balancing Freedoms and BoundariesA Calm & Connected HolidayEvery session includes a blend of whole-group experiences and opportunities for individual or family reflection, with a focus on building emotional wellness, strengthening communication, and creating lasting memories. These evenings are designed to be low-pressure, supportive, and filled with moments of connection and joy.Come as you are and grow together.Meet the program instructor, Candice Smith: Candice Smith, MBA, is the founder of State of Becoming and brings over a decade of experience in emotional wellness, parent education, and family-focused programming.

Candice Smith
Learning Lab Wichita

Family Becoming Nights

Slow Down. Connect Deeply. Grow Together.

Recommended Ages: K-12th Grade Families

This program is designed for parents and students to engage in together, fostering family connection through shared learning and reflection.

Program Schedule: This program series will meet on the second Thursday of every month: Sept. 11th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, Dec. 13th.


Family Becoming Nights are monthly connection-based experiences designed to help families step away from the rush of daily routines and intentionally invest in their relationships. Each evening offers a relaxed, joy-filled environment where families of all kinds can grow together through shared learning, creative activities, and heartfelt conversation.

Centered around themes rooted in social-emotional growth, each session invites families to explore meaningful topics such as...

  • Gratitude in the Everyday
  • The Power of Listening
  • Tools for Tough Moments
  • Roots & Wings: Balancing Freedoms and Boundaries
  • A Calm & Connected Holiday

Every session includes a blend of whole-group experiences and opportunities for individual or family reflection, with a focus on building emotional wellness, strengthening communication, and creating lasting memories. These evenings are designed to be low-pressure, supportive, and filled with moments of connection and joy.

Come as you are and grow together.


Meet the program instructor, Candice Smith: 

Candice Smith, MBA, is the founder of State of Becoming and brings over a decade of experience in emotional wellness, parent education, and family-focused programming.